Good morning! It’s February 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A shower in the morning; fog in West Eugene

Today will be areas of fog will reduce visibility this morning with a stray shower; otherwise, partly sunny. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 35. Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening


West Eugene news

4J school board approved 269 staff cuts, including 110 more. Family School moves to Camas Ridge; middle schools shift from seven to six periods.

4J school board approves last budget reductions, putting next year’s staff cuts up to 269

4J school board approves last budget reductions, putting next year’s staff cuts up to 269

By Lilly St. Angelo

Feb 5, 2026


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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in West Eugene

Ghost Town Hoedown
Ghost Town Hoedown

Getting wild out west of Eugene at Ghost Town

At Ghost town outfitters on February 6

Warehouse District Art Hop
Warehouse District Art Hop

Visit open studios and art openings throughout the Warehouse District in West Eugene throughout the day every first Saturday of the month. The Februar…

At Warehouse District / West Eugene on February 7


Community crime report

  • A stolen vehicle arrest happened near 4808 Teralee Ln, Eugene at 2 p.m. on February 4.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 7 Monroe St., Eugene at 9 a.m. on February 4.
     
  • A person was arrested after a dispute near 1575 Juhl St., Eugene at 4 p.m. on February 4.
     
  • A person was stopped and arrested near W 6th Ave. and Almaden St. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on February 4.
     
  • A report of reckless endangering was taken near 398 Archie St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on February 4.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Crow Road in Lane County between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Lane County is installing signs and guardrails, with flaggers controlling traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work started January 28 and is expected to finish by June 30.